Name: Grilled Bacon Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled); 3 cups cream cheese; ¾ cup cheddar cheese; ¾ cup green onions (finely chopped); ½ tsp salt; 3 small garlic cloves (crushed); 36 jalapeño peppers (seeded, with tops removed)

Several Jalapeno Poppers upright in a metal pan with holes, placed on a grill.

AuthorGinny's TeamCategoryBacon, Finger Foods, GrillDifficultyIntermediate

Prepare the perfect party food with grilled bacon jalapeño poppers! Only seven ingredients and only eight minutes of grilling means you can feed a crowd without losing any time. Bacon and cheddar cheese are a sure crowd pleaser, while cream cheese and green onions add a complex taste to these delicious party treats. Don't forget to avoid touching your eyes when preparing the grilled bacon jalapeño peppers; you don't want to get any pepper juice in your eye! Grilled bacon jalapeño poppers are a great choice for spring barbecues or backyard parties. You'll be surprised at how fast they disappear off the plate!

Yields36 Servings

Prep Time25 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time35 mins

6 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

3 cups cream cheese

¾ cup cheddar cheese

¾ cup green onions (finely chopped)

½ tsp salt

3 small garlic cloves (crushed)

36 jalapeño peppers (seeded, with tops removed)

Preheat the grill.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the peppers.

Fill each pepper to the top with the cheese mixture and place in a jalapeño grill rack. Cover with foil and grill for about 8 minutes or until the bottoms are charred and the cheese mixture is lightly browned.

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